The key facts

  • Trump said the US 'won against Iran' and is now negotiating with it
  • According to him, American troops have suffered no losses over the past six to seven months
  • Trump mentioned the 'opening of the Strait of Hormuz' and growth in oil trade

Statement by the US President

US President Donald Trump told reporters on Friday that Washington is in talks with Iran and, in his assessment, is in a strong position after the confrontation with Tehran. Asked what message he has for Iran, Trump said: 'We won against Iran. Things with Iran are going very well, we are talking to Iran.' This was reported by the Anadolu agency.

What else Trump noted

Trump also stated that not a single American soldier had been killed over the previous six to seven months. In addition, he said: 'We have the opening of the Strait of Hormuz, more oil trade than ever… and we are talking to Iran.' All of the above wording is the words of the US President himself; the publication contains no independent confirmation or reaction from the Iranian side.